Housing, rent and repairs

Repairs and maintenance

We’re here to help you keep your home safe and warm. Find out how to report a repair, what repairs you’re responsible for, what counts as an emergency, and useful tips.

Need to report a repair?

When you report a repair, we’ll need to know:

  • What’s gone wrong (the more details, the better)
  • When you’ll be in
  • Your contact number (day and evening)
  • If it’s the boiler, the make and model

To make sure we’re concentrating on the bigger stuff (like new kitchens and bathrooms), we ask you to handle some of the smaller jobs. Want to double check what’s your responsibility? Check out our guide.

How to report repairs

Online using My Account

It’s quick and easy, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also track your existing repair requests.

Manage your home online

Call us

Our Customer Hub call centre is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm.

0300 111 0000

0300 111 0000

How we prioritise repairs

Not all repairs are equal. We look at how urgent it is and then prioritise:

  • Emergency target: Within 24 hours
  • Non-Urgent target: Within 20 working days
  • Urgent target: Within 5 working days
  • Major (multi-trade/specialist) target: Within 60 working days
  • Pre-inspections target: Within 10 days

Any surveyor visits that are needed will be done in 10 days.

Emergency repairs – call us straight away

Emergencies are repairs that can affect your health, safety, or security. We’ll aim to be there within 24 hours. If we can’t fully fix it right away, we’ll make it safe first and return later to finish the job.

Examples of emergencies

  • No heating or hot water (especially in winter or if you’re vulnerable)
  • No cold water at all (double-check with neighbours first)
  • Major leak or electrics getting wet
  • Your only toilet is blocked or won’t flush
  • Complete power cut
  • Electrical fittings that look unsafe (e.g. scorched, smoking)
  • Broken lock or door that won’t secure
  • Smashed window causing a security issue
  • Faulty lift
  • Blocked sewage or bin chute
  • Serious cases of damp and mould

If you have an emergency repair

Call us straight away

0300 111 0000

0300 111 0000

If you smell gas

Call Cadent straight away

0800 111 999

0800 111 999

Manage your home online with My Account

My Account is the easiest way to manage your home online. It’s available anytime and shows real time information so you always know what’s happening. You can:

  • Report and track repairs
  • Check, pay and manage rent and charges
  • Update your contact details

More features coming soon.

Manage your home online

Download our app

If you’d prefer to use our app, download it today so you can manage your home online whenever you want and from wherever you are. More features coming soon.

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Your responsibilities as a customer

Small repairs you need to fix

  • Rooms (including hallway, stairs and landing)

    • Keeping your home clean, tidy and in good condition
    • Repairing any damage caused by you or visitors
    • Filling small holes and cracks in plaster
    • Fixing or replacing fittings and appliances not provided by us
    • Looking after TV aerials or satellite dishes and repairing any damage (except communal ones)
    • Looking after things like clothes lines, posts, and coat hooks
    • Fitting and fixing curtain rails and battens
    • Replacing lost keys or getting spare keys cut
    • Looking after telephone points and TV sockets (except communal ones)
    • Repairing and replacing floor coverings (except in bathrooms or wet rooms)
  • Heating

    • Resetting your boiler
    • Removing and refitting radiators if decorating
    • Replacing batteries in thermostats
  • Kitchen

    • Connecting washing machines, dishwashers, and fixing your own appliances
    • Providing your own cooker and having it fitted by a registered Gas Safe engineer
    • Tightening loose handles, hinges, runners, and shelves in cupboards and drawers
    • Repairing and replacing floor coverings
  • Bathroom and toilet

    • Clearing blocked sinks, toilet, basins, and showers
    • Descaling and replacing shower heads and hoses
    • Fixing or replacing toilet seats
    • Keeping plugholes and pipes clear to prevent blockages
    • Tightening bath panels and fixing toilet and bathroom door locks
    • Wiping up leaks while waiting for repairs to prevent water damage
    • Replacing fuses, light bulbs, starter motors, washers on single taps (not mixer taps), and sink plugs
    • Fixing or replacing shower curtains and rails
  • Windows and doors

    • Keeping doors inside your home in good condition
    • Installing draught excluders (if needed)
    • Adjusting doors after fitting carpets (if needed)
    • Maintaining door handles, bolts, catches, locks, door chains and numbers on doors inside your home
    • Replacing batteries in doorbells
    • Maintaining letterboxes and door viewers (except in communal flats)
    • Keeping windows clean and wiping away moisture to prevent damp
    • Opening windows and window vents regularly to let fresh air in

    Fire door safety reminder: Fire doors protect lives and must be properly maintained. Do not adjust, repair or modify anything on fire doors. Report any issues to us.

  • Gardens

    • Looking after any fencing or garden areas you’ve installed
    • Maintaining sheds, locks, and garden gates
    • Keeping your garden clean and tidy – mowing the lawn, weeding, removing pet waste, trimming hedges, and pruning bushes
  • Get help with repairs

    How to videos

    We’ve made some quick videos to help you with common repairs.

    Watch the videos

    Handy person scheme

    We offer a low-cost repair service by appointment.

    Prices and details are available on request by calling our Customer Hub on 0300 111 0000.

    Find a trades-person

    Websites like Checkatrade.com can help you find a trusted professional.

Rechargeable repairs

Rechargeable repairs are repairs you might have to pay for. We cover most repairs, but sometimes you may need to contribute towards the cost.

  • When you might be charged

    • It’s something you’re responsible for
    • The damage was caused by accident, misuse, or neglect
    • We need to fix your home after your tenancy ends
    • You call us out for an “emergency” that’s not an emergency
    • You miss an appointment or don’t let us in
  • Costs

    • We’ll charge what it costs us to do the job and any admin charges
  • Recoverable costs

     You may be asked to cover legal costs if we need to act (e.g. to access your home for essential health and safety checks like gas safety, damp and mould, electrical safety, and disrepair work).

  • When you won't be charged

    • Damage was caused by a crime (if you’ve got a police reference)
    • It’s normal wear and tear
  • Not happy with a decision?

    1. Chat to us – we’ll try to sort it informally
    2. Still not sorted? You can make a formal complaint

    Further information can be found on our complaints and praise page.

Heating and hot water problems

Boiler playing up? Before calling, try these checks to save you waiting:

  • Prepay meter: Is there credit and “supply on”?
  • Thermostats: Make sure both boiler and room settings are on (aim for 18–20°C)
  • Boiler pressure: Should be between 1–2 (green zone). If the boiler is showing error E119, you need to top up the pressure. For help doing this, watch our videos for:

Error E133
E133 means low gas pressure. This could be because you have no credit on your pre-pay meter. Top up your credit then reset the boiler:

  • Hold the reset button, or turn the dial to reset, for 5–10 seconds, then release.

Tried these checks but the error message is still there? Get in touch and we’ll look into it.

Contact us

Damp and mould

Every home should be warm, safe and free from damp and mould. If you spot anything, no matter how small, let us know.

Damp and mould

Leaseholder repairs

If you’re a leaseholder, we’ll take care of:

  • Communal areas (lifts, corridors, stairwells, shared gardens)
  • Outside structure (walls, roof, pipes, windows, doors)
  • Cottage flats – the external shell only

This is included in your service charge, which may also cover caretaking and sinking fund contributions.

If something’s not working right, tell us as soon as you spot it.

Contact us

Top tips for a healthy home

  • Avoiding frozen or burst pipes

    • Keeping heating on low when it’s cold
    • Setting thermostat to at least 6°C if you’re away
    • Knowing where your stop tap is
    • Insulating exposed pipes
    • Letting air flow around your home
  • Frozen pipes

    • Gently thaw with warm (not boiling) water or a hairdryer
    • Once thawed, try resetting the boiler

    Keep an eye on the weather with alerts from the Met Office.

  • Radiators

    Cold at the top? Use a radiator key to bleed them. If you have a combi boiler, check the boiler pressure afterwards and top up if needed.

  • Power cuts

    • Check the fuse box, reset trip switches
    • Unplug everything, reset, then test appliances one at a time
  • Toilets and sinks

    • Use a plunger for small blockages
    • Only flush toilet paper (never wipes or nappies)

Helpful information

We want you to feel safe, supported, and comfortable in your home. Our policies explain how we handle repairs and damp and mould.

If you’re unsure about anything, ask us. We’re here to help.

  • Repairs and Maintenance PolicyPDF (370 KB)
    PDF (370 KB)

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  • Damp and Mould PolicyPDF (866 KB)
    PDF (866 KB)

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  • Complaints PolicyPDF (504 KB)
    PDF (504 KB)

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  • Home Health ChecklistPDF (446 KB)
    PDF (446 KB)

    Spotted something in your home that doesn’t feel right? Tick the boxes and get in touch, we’re here to help.

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  • Beat Damp and Mould in Your Home GuidePDF (556 KB)
    PDF (556 KB)

    Healthy habits to help you beat damp and mould in your home.

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  • Keeping You Safe in Your HomePDF (3 MB)
    PDF (3 MB)

    At Wythenshawe Community Housing Group, we follow the law to keep you safe in your home. Learn more about the key areas we regularly check to make sure everything works as it should.

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  • Environmental Services PolicyPDF (268 KB)
    PDF (268 KB)

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